Christ in Crisis with Rev. Jim Wallis, founder of Sojourners Magazine
In perilous and polarizing times, where is our true north – our fixed point in a spinning world?
Rev. Jim Wallis, in his new book Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus suggests that a focus on eight questions asked by, or of, Jesus provide a solid compass for people of faith.
CANCELED: Sant Mat America: March Retreat
In solidarity with state, national, and global efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus, GilChrist will be closed to all guests from March 15 through April 5.
Exploring Your Inner Space with SoulCollage®: Winter Weekday Retreat
SoulCollage® is a simple intuitive process of creating many small collages and then giving voice to the images to discover their identity and the wisdom they carry. It is an imaginative, contemplative way to mindfully access the Stillpoint of our True Selves. Using SoulCollage® as a spiritual practice integrates mind, body and spirit and builds community. Whether you are new to SoulCollage® or are experienced creating cards, this retreat offers time and space to creatively explore your inner being and the wisdom and blessings available there.
Exploring Your Inner Space with SoulCollage®: Winter Weekend Retreat
SoulCollage® is a simple intuitive process of creating many small collages and then giving voice to the images to discover their identity and the wisdom they carry. It is an imaginative, contemplative way to mindfully access the Stillpoint of our True Selves. Using SoulCollage® as a spiritual practice integrates mind, body and spirit and builds community. Whether you are new to SoulCollage® or are experienced creating cards, this retreat offers time and space to creatively explore your inner being and the wisdom and blessings available there.
Desmond Tutu on love as action
Whether simple or grand, gestures of love, such as listening deeply, being kind or generous, can make someone’s day. If you’d like to explore the topic of love more deeply, download our free Conversations About Love guide.
Faith and Healthy Democracy Report Explores How American Evangelical Christians Might Contribute to Healing Divides
As part of our efforts to engage all segments of American society, the Fetzer Institute collaborated with the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), the public policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention, to understand the current state of democracy from a Christian evangelical perspective.
Bookends: Ending and Beginning with Compassion
Come to GilChrist for an end-of-the-year retreat focused on parting well with 2019 and setting intentions for 2020, with an eye toward one's true nature. Using a combination of loving kindness meditation, sharing in community, and other contemplative activities, we will clarify thoughts and focus intentions.
About the Facilitator
Resources on Forgiveness
In our 2010 Fetzer Survey on Love and Forgiveness, 62 percent of Americans agreed (strongly or somewhat) that they need more forgiveness in their personal lives, and this number increased to 83 percent in their communities, 90 percent in America, and 90 percent in the world.
Into the Arms of Abba: 3-Day Silent Directed Retreat
"See how very much your Father loves you, for he calls you his little girl, and that is what you are!"
I John 3:1
Join a small group of like-hearted women as you get away from the busyness of life and into our Abba's arms.
Being Spiritual: The Study of Spirituality in America
What do we mean when we say we are spiritual? We are asking this question as part of the Study of Spirituality in America. As the qualitative phase of this research concludes, we are uncovering important nuances in what religion and spirituality mean to people today and how this realm of life informs our behaviors and actions.